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A home/housing loan, also known as a mortgage, is an amount of money borrowed by an individual, usually from banks and companies that lend money. The borrower has to pay back the loan amount with interest in Easy Monthly Instalments or EMI's over a period of time that can vary between 10-30 years depending on the nature of the loan.

Home Loan Types

An individual can choose a home loan as per the need and affordability. Mentioned below are the different types of home loan products available in India:


Home Purchase Loans

This type of loan is taken to buy a residential property, including flats, row houses and bungalows. The maximum loan amount offered by banks is 90% of the present market value of the property. For Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), this value is 80%.

Eligibility Criteria for Home Purchase Loans

An individual, who wants to avail a home purchase loan, must fulfill the following general conditions to be eligible for the loan. These criteria may vary from lender to lender.

ParticularsSalaried ProfessionalsSelf-Employed Individuals
Age18 – 65 years18 – 65 years
EmploymentMin. 2 years of experienceMin. 5 years of experience
Credit Score750 or above750 or above

Documents Required for Home Purchase Loan

Mentioned below are some common documents required for availing a home purchase loan. However, the requirements may vary from provider to provider.

  • Age Proof (Birth certificate, Class 10 marks sheet, etc.)
  • Address Proof (Copy of passport, Voter ID, Utility bills, etc.)
  • Income Proof (Salary slips and ITR details)
  • Identification Proof (PAN card, Passport, Voter ID, etc.)
  • Existing Loan Documents (if any)
  • Documents of Property to be Purchased

Home Purchase Loan Interest Rates

Mentioned below are the interest rates offered by leading banks on home purchase loan:

BanksInterest RateProcessing Fee (exclusive of GST)
SBI Home Loan6.70% onwardsUp to 0.4% of the loan amount (Min. of Rs 10,000; Max. of Rs. 30,000)
HDFC Home Loan6.95% onwardsSalaried/Self Employed Professional – Up to 0.5% of loan amount or Rs. 3,000, whichever is higher
Self Employed Non Professional – Up to 1.5% of loan amount or Rs. 4,500, whichever is higher
ICICI 30 Year Home Loan6.70% onwards0.50% – 2.00% of the loan amount or Rs. 1,500 (Rs. 2,000 for Mumbai, Delhi & Bangalore), whichever is higher
Axis Home Loan6.90% onwardsUp to 1% of the loan amount (Min. Rs. 10,000)

Home Construction Loans

This type of home loan can be availed by the owner of land to meet the costs of constructing a new house. The loan can also be taken to finish the construction of an unfinished house.

Eligibility Criteria for Home Construction Loan

Following are the conditions that an applicant must meet to be eligible for availing a home construction loan. These criteria may vary from lender to lender.

ParticularsSalaried ProfessionalsSelf-Employed Individuals
Age18 – 65 years18 – 65 years
EmploymentMin. 1 year of experience with current employerAvailable for professionals and non-professionals
Credit Score700 or above700 or above

Documents Required for Home Construction Loan

Mentioned below is the list of documents required for availing a home construction loan. However, the requirements may vary from provider to provider.

  • Age Proof (Birth certificate, Class 10 marks sheet, etc.)
  • Address Proof (Copy of passport, Utility bills, Voter ID, etc.)
  • Income Proof (Salary slips and ITR details)
  • Identification Proof (Passport, PAN card, Voter ID, etc.)
  • Existing Loan Documents (if any)
  • Property Documents

Home Construction Loan Interest Rates 

Mentioned below are the interest rates offered by leading banks on home construction loan.

BanksInterest RateProcessing Fee (exclusive of GST)
SBI Realty Home Loan7.50% onwards0.40% of the loan amount (Min. of Rs. 10,000; Max. of Rs. 30,000)
HDFC Home Loan6.95% onwardsSalaried/Self Employed Professional – Up to 0.5% of loan amount or Rs. 3,000, whichever is higher
Self Employed Non Professional – Up to 1.5% of loan amount or Rs. 4,500, whichever is higher
Canara Site Loan6.90% onwards0.5% of the loan amount. (Min. Rs. 1,500; Max. of Rs. 10,000)
DHFL Home Costruction Loan8.75% onwardsSalaried/Self Employed Professional – 0.5% of loan amount (Min. Rs. 2,500)
Self Employed Non Professional – Net PAT: 0.5%, Others: 1.0% of loan amount

Home Improvement Loans

This type of home loan can be availed to renovate, repair or refurnish your home. Home improvement loans are very popular due to low interest rate.

Eligibility Criteria for Home Improvement Loan

Following are the conditions that an applicant must meet to be eligible for availing a home improvement loan. These criteria may vary from lender to lender.

Age18 – 65 years
EmploymentSalaried, Self-employed Professionals and Non-Professionals

Documents Required for Home Improvement Loans

Mentioned below is the list of documents required for availing a home improvement loan. However, the requirements may vary a bit from provider to provider.

  • Age Proof (Birth certificate, Class 10 marks sheet, etc.)
  • Address Proof (Copy of passport, Utility bills, Voter ID, etc.)
  • Income Proof (Salary slips and ITR details)
  • Property Title Deeds (Original)
  • Estimated Renovation Quotation

Home Improvement Loans Interest Rates

Mentioned below are the interest rates offered by leading banks on home improvement loan.

BanksInterest RateProcessing Fee (exclusive of GST)
PNB Housing Finance Ltd.9.25% onwardsUp to 0.35% of the loan amount (Min. Rs. 2,500;  Max. Rs. 15,000)
HDFC Bank6.95% onwardsSalaried/Self Employed Professional – Up to 0.5% of loan amount or Rs. 3,000, whichever is higher
Self Employed Non Professional – Up to 1.5% of loan amount or Rs. 4,500, whichever is higher
Canara Bank6.90% onwards0.5% of the loan amount. (Min. Rs. 1,500; Max. of Rs. 10,000)
Bank of Baroda6.75% onwards0.25% – 0.50% of loan amount

Home Extension Loans

This type of loan is taken when an individual wants to extend or add more space to the home. For instance, adding a room as per growing family needs.

Eligibility Criteria for Home Extension Loans

Following are the conditions that an applicant must meet to be eligible for availing a home extension loan. These criteria may vary slightly from lender to lender.

Age18 – 65 years
EmploymentSalaried , Self-employed Professionals and Non-Professionals

Documents Required for Home Extension Loans

The table below shows the documents required for availing a home purchase loan. However, the requirements may vary a bit from provider to provider.

  • Age Proof (Birth certificate, Class 10 marks sheet, etc.)
  • Address Proof (Copy of passport, Utility bills, Voter ID, etc.)
  • Income Proof (Salary slips and ITR)
  • Existing Loan Documents (if any)
  • Property/Home Extension-Related Documents

Home Extension Loans Interest Rates

Mentioned below are the interest rates offered by leading banks on a home extension loan.

BanksInterest RateProcessing Fee (exclusive of GST)
HDFC Home Extension Loan6.95% onwardsSalaried/Self Employed Professional – Up to 0.5% of loan amount or Rs. 3,000, whichever is higher
Self Employed Non Professional – Up to 1.5% of loan amount or Rs. 4,500, whichever is higher
DHFL Home Extension Loan8.75% onwardsSalaried/Self Employed Professional – 0.5% of loan amount (Min. Rs. 2,500)
Self Employed Non Professional – Net PAT: 0.5%, Others: 1.0% of loan amount
Tata Capital Home Extension Loan6.90% onwardsUp to 0.5% of the loan amount

Land-Purchase Loans

This type of home loan can be availed for the purchase of land or a plot loan for construction or as an investment.

Eligibility Criteria for Land-Purchase Loans

Following are the conditions that an applicant must meet to be eligible for availing a land-purchase loan.

Age18 – 65 years
EmploymentSalaried, Self-employed Professionals and Non-Professionals

Documents Required for Land-Purchase Loans

The table below shows the documents required for availing a home purchase loan. However, the requirements may vary a bit from provider to provider.

  • Age Proof (Birth certificate, Class 10 marks sheet, etc.)
  • Address Proof (Copy of passport, Utility bills, Voter ID, etc.)
  • Income Proof (Salary slips and ITR)
  • Existing Loan Documents (if any)
  • Property-related Documents

Land-Purchase Loans Interest Rates

Mentioned below are the interest rates offered by leading banks on land-purchase loan.

BanksInterest RateProcessing Fee (exclusive of GST)
HDFC Bank7.05% onwardsSalaried/Self Employed Professional – Up to 0.5% of loan amount or Rs. 3,000, whichever is higher
Self Employed Non Professional – Up to 1.5% of loan amount or Rs. 4,500, whichever is higher
PNB Housing Finance Ltd.7.55% onwardsUp to 1% of loan amount (Min. Rs. 10,000)
Bajaj Finserv6.95% onwardsFor salaried individuals: Up to 0.80% of the loan amount
For self-employed individuals: Up to 1.20% of the loan amount
DHFL8.75% onwardsSalaried/Self Employed Professional – 0.5% of loan amount (Min. Rs. 2,500)
Self Employed Non Professional – Net PAT: 0.5%, Others: 1.0% of loan amount

NRI Home Loans

This type of home loan is taken by Non-Resident Indians for construction of a house or renovation of an old property in India. The maximum tenure for this loan can go up to 30 years, and the interest rate can be fixed or floating.

Eligibility Criteria for NRI Home Loans

Following are the conditions that an applicant must meet to be eligible for availing a home purchase loan. These criteria may vary slightly from lender to lender.

Age18 – 60 years
EmploymentSalaried Individuals or Self-Employed with at least 2 years of work experience in present company

Documents Required for NRI Home Loans

The table below shows the documents required for availing a home purchase loan. However, the requirements may vary a bit from provider to provider.

  • Passport and work visa copy
  • Proof of valid work permit
  • Copy of employment contract
  • Current overseas residential proof
  • Salary slips of past three months
  • Salary account statement for past six months
  • General power of attorney
  • Last year ITR except for NRIs in Middle East nations and Merchant Navy Employees
  • Property papers

NRI Home Loans Interest Rates

Mentioned below are the interest rates offered by leading banks on home construction loans.

BanksInterest RateProcessing Fee (exclusive of GST)
PNB Housing Finance Ltd.7.55% onwardsUp to 1% of the loan amount (Max. Rs. 10,000)

Balance Transfer

Home loan balance transfer can be availed by an individual who wants to transfer an existing home loan from a bank/NBFC to another provider/lender. The major reason for availing this loan is getting a lower interest rate from the new lender and availability of top-up facility.

Eligibility Criteria for Balance Transfer

Mentioned below are some of the general conditions that an applicant must meet to be eligible for availing a home loan balance transfer. However, these criteria may slightly vary from lender to lender.

Age18 – 65 years
EmploymentSalaried and Self-employed Individuals with clear past record of timely repayments with the previous lender

Documents Required for Balance Transfer

Following is the list of documents required for availing home loan balance transfer.

  • Age Proof (Birth certificate, Class 10 marks sheet, etc.)
  • Address Proof (Copy of passport, Utility bills, Voter ID, etc.)
  • Income Proof (Salary slips and ITR details)
  • Bank statement showing repayment of ongoing loan
  • Property-related Documents
  • Loan statement and list of property documents in possession of the existing lender

Balance Transfer Interest Rates

The table below shows the interest rates offered by leading providers for home loan balance transfer.

BanksInterest RateProcessing Fee (exclusive of GST)
SBI Home Loan Balance Transfer6.70% onwards0.40% of the loan amount (Min. of Rs. 10,000 & Max. of Rs. 30,000)
HDFC Home Loan Balance Transfer6.95% onwardsSalaried/Self Employed Professional – Up to 0.5% of loan amount or Rs. 3,000, whichever is higher
Self Employed Non Professional – Up to 1.5% of loan amount or Rs. 4,500, whichever is higher
ICICI Home Loan Balance Transfer6.70% onwards0.50% – 2.00% of the loan amount or Rs. 1,500 (Rs. 2,000 for Mumbai, Delhi & Bangalore), whichever is higher
Bajaj Finserv Balance Transfer6.95% onwardsFor salaried individuals: Up to 0.80% of the loan amount
For self-employed individuals: Up to 1.20% of the loan amount

Bridge Loan

This type of home loan is taken by people who want to a buy another property by selling off the existing one. The fund helps meet short-term fund requirements like down payment for the new house till the old property is not sold off. Bridge loans are generally offered at higher interest rates with a maximum repayment tenure of up to 2 years.

Eligibility Criteria for Bridge Loan

Age18 – 70 years
Eligible customersAll property owners and co-applicants

Documents Required for Bridge Loan

Following is the list of documents required for availing bridge home loan.

  • Age Proof ((Birth certificate, Class 10 marks sheet, etc.)
  • Address Proof (Copy of passport, Utility bills, Voter ID, etc.)
  • Income Proof (Salary slips and ITR)
  • Bank statement showing repayment of ongoing loan
  • Property-related Documents

Bridge Loan Interest Rates

The table below shows the interest rates offered by leading providers for bridge loan.

BanksInterest RateProcessing Fee (exclusive of GST)
SBI Bridge Loan1st year: 9.50%
2nd year: 10.50%
Up to 0.35% of the loan amount (Min. Rs. 5,000)

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